It’s a relatively aggressive way to change caloric intake, and many people will see results because it’s the first time they’ve REALLY tracked what they’re eating that closely.
Some people also get issues with insulin response after years of a high sugar diet, which can make it difficult to achieve the same actual caloric deficit a healthier diet history would generate when they do make changes because of how their metabolism responds to the changes but for most people most of the time it’s the first thing.
If you’ve struggled to lose weight with other structured eating and were genuinely sticking to those, trying a low carb option like south beach may be worth a shot. Some of it is hard science, a lot of it is just what people find themselves actually able to stick to. Dodging sugar and high carb meals entirely is a pretty clear rule that’s hard to accidentally slip up on.
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